Angela Ruggiero

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Angela Ruggiero

Inducted:
2015

Angela Ruggiero NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

Stats:
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)

Born:
January 3, 1980
Panorama City, California, U.S.

Position:
Defence

College:
Harvard University (1998-2004)

Angela Ruggiero stands as one of the most accomplished defensemen in women's ice hockey history. Beginning her international career at 18, she was the youngest member of the U.S. team that clinched gold at the inaugural women's Olympic hockey tournament in 1998.

Over a 15-year tenure with Team USA, Ruggiero played a record 256 games, amassing 208 points. Her Olympic journey includes four medals: gold (1998), silver (2002, 2010), and bronze (2006).

Her contributions extend beyond the rink, serving on the International Olympic Committee and co-founding the Sports Innovation Lab.

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, Ruggiero's legacy continues to inspire generations.

Ruggiero's Awards and Records

    • Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2015)
    • S. Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2015)
    • IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee (2017)
    • Patty Kazmaier Award Winner (2004)
    • 4× Olympic Medalist: Gold (1998), Silver (2002, 2010), Bronze (2006)
    • 4× IIHF World Champion
    • First female non-goalie to play in a men's professional hockey game in North America
    • Named Best Female Hockey Player in the World by The Hockey News (2003)
    • Served on the International Olympic Committee (2010–2018)
    • Co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab

    NHL Teams

    Tulsa Oilers (2004-05)
    Minnesota Whitecaps (2007-09)
    Boston Blades (2010-11)

    Numbers Worn:
    4

    Career Stats

    Career Span:
    1996–2011
    National Team:
    USA
    Games Played:
    256
    Goals:
    67
    Assists:
    141
    Points:
    208
    Olympic Appearances:
    4 (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010)
    Olympic Medals:
    Gold (1998), Silver (2002, 2010), Bronze (2006)
    IIHF World Championships:
    10 appearances; 4 Gold, 6 Silver